How to Find a Healthy Weight Range for Your Height
There is no single perfect weight. Learn how clinicians use ranges and several formulas.
Ranges beat single numbers
A healthy weight is a range, because frame, muscle mass and age differ. For a person 170 cm tall, a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 corresponds to about 53 to 72 kg.
Classic formulas
Devine, Robinson, Miller and Hamwi all estimate ideal weight from height and sex. They often differ by several kilograms, which shows how approximate they are.
What matters most
Fitness, waist size, blood pressure and blood sugar tell you more about health than the scale alone. Aim for a weight you can maintain with habits you enjoy.
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Formula estimates cluster around 65.9 kg. Healthy weight varies with muscle, frame and age, so treat this as a reference point.
Educational content only. This article does not replace advice from a qualified health professional. Medical disclaimer.